He was Reed Timmers quiet and understanding chase partner in the series and one helluva nice guy off-camera. Film industry reacts to death of 'Saving Private Ryan' star Tom Sizemore: 'You're a legend', Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck', Kelsey Grammer wont apologize for the 'difference' that Jesus has made in his life, Person roaming in 'Scream' Ghostface costume prompts multiple police calls, Kelsea Ballerini kisses Chase Stokes after criticizing ex amid nasty divorce. You have reached your limit of free articles. We lost a legend, added Timmer, who attended the University of Oklahoma with Taylor, who studied meteorology. Taylor, who is an Oklahoma native, graduated from the University of Oklahomas School of Meteorology. We chased so many intense storms, and I wish we could have just one more storm chase. Joel Taylor was truly an inspiration to myself and many who knew him. A lesion on President Bidens chest removed during last months annual physical exam was a basal cell carcinoma, and all cancerous tissue was successfully removed, his doctor said Friday. Fashion Designer Manfred Thierry Muglers Cause of Death, Damon Albarn Apologizes after Blackening Taylor Swifts Songs. What do the orange, green dots on my iPhone mean? I also believe that they do so at their own peril. On Jan. 23, 2018, Joel Taylor was found unresponsive in his room aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Harmony of the Seas and later confirmed dead, according to ABC News. The Discovery Channel tweeted about Taylor, but a representative did not respond to a request for a comment. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We lost a legend pic.twitter.com/htN45t8wik, Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) January 24, 2018, More photos of legendary storm chaser Joel Taylor living life. "We can confirm that Joel Taylor has passed away while on a cruise," the statement read. We extend our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends, Torres said. I am shocked and absolutely devastated by the loss of my incredible, caring friend. According to sources, Taylors body was given to his family transported to a funeral home in his hometown of Elk City, Oklahoma, where he waslaid to restsix days after his death. 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He was 38 years old. Ill miss you forever, Joel. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He was one of the most level headed chasers on the roads and truly a classy guy outside of chasing, Team Western OK Chaser shared on Facebook. Thoughts and prayers to his family and all who knew him. Taylor was 38. Storm Chasers alum Joel Taylor died of an accidental overdose, TMZ reports. An EF4 tornado went through the town the next morning, and the team helped rescue people from the rubble. We chased so many intense storms, and I wish we could have just one more storm chase. The cause of death was not released, and police said they did not suspect foul play. Learn how your comment data is processed. Taylor, who was 38m was found unresponsive in his cabin aboard a gay Royal Caribbean cruiseas the ship Harmony of the Seaswas docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Reed Timmer, Taylor's co-star on Discovery's "Storm Chasers," was the first to publicly announce his partner's death in a tweet from his verified account. 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I am shocked and absolutely devastated by the loss of my incredible, caring friend. As dangerous as the profession was, Joel Taylor died in 2018for reasons unrelated to his work many years after the show's final season. Take care of yourself., Please Leave Your Comment, Thoughts, and Condolences For Us Right Below. Best friend and former costar Reed Timmer dedicated a touching message to Taylor on Twitter. San Juan police said it had turned the investigation over to federal agents since the death seemed to have occurred in U.S. waters. "I am shocked and absolutely devastated by the loss of my incredible, caring friend," Timmer posted early Wednesday on Twitter. Uhhhh. Now, four months after theStorm Chasersstar wasfound deadon a cruise ship in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Joel Taylors cause of death has been revealed to the public. TMZ added that lab reports also showed traces of ketamine in his system. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. We lost a legend., Taylors cause of death and which cruise ship he was on remain unclear. . On Tuesday night, Taylor's friend Reed Timmer was the first to speak out about the news of his "best friend's" death. Joel Taylor, who appeared on the Discovery series "Storm Chasers" has died, a rep for his family confirmed to CNN. We chased so many intense storms, and I wish we could have just one more storm chase. Joel Taylor, star of the Discovery Channel series Storm Chasers, is dead at 38. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. RIP my best friend and storm chasing partner, Joel Taylor, Timmer wrote. Legal Statement. Officials with the San Juan Police Department tell NBC News that Taylor died on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that was arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. I'll miss you forever, Joel. I'll miss you forever, Joel. 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Owen Torres, a spokesman for Royal Caribbean Cruises, confirmed to TIME that a 38-year-old male guest died while onboard the Harmony of the Seas ship., On January 23, 2018, the guest was found unresponsive in his cabin, Torres said. He will live on forever in my mind and the minds of many others. Storm Chaserswere filmed in the area known as Tornado Alley due to the frequency and severity of tornadoes occurring in the central part of the country each year. Guests on the cruise told TMZ a few people were arrested for drug possession at the port in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., before the boat departed. SaaS biz strategist helping organizations generate demand through product optimization + audience engagement and expansion. The government says by the year 2032, it wont be able to pay Social Security recipients their full benefits unless Congress acts. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Its also shared that at the time of his death MDMA, ecstasy, along with Zolpidem, which is a version of Ambien, ketamine, an anesthetic, and MDA, a psychedelic amphetamine, were found in his system. Reed Timmer started up the somewhat similar web series Tornado Chasers, and Joel Taylor . RIP my best friend and storm chasing partner, Joel Taylor. If they die in doing so, they paid the price for their risky behaviour. Joel Taylor liked to live his life intensely, choosing to head toward the eye of the storm when most would run the other way. I am shocked and absolutely devastated by the loss of my incredible, caring friend. First published on January 24, 2018 / 9:54 AM.